Khea
Fact sheet
- Name
- Khea
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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"the bear". Similar to the name Rabea, which means "the spring-like" in Arabic. Rabea of Basra is held in special esteem by Sufis, the mystics of Islam.
What does the name Khea mean?
"the bear". Comparable to Rabea, which means "the spring-like" in Arabic. Rabea of Basra delivered sermons after the death of the Prophet Mohammed that were so popular that the mosque was always filled to capacity – by both men and women. Similar names include Thea, Hebrew for "God's gift," and Lea, Hebrew for "the weary / the wild cow." Khea also bears similarities to the names Bhea, Bea, and Nea.
Where does the name Khea come from?
The origin of the name Khea is both Old German and Old English in nature. Algerian roots can also be found.
How do you pronounce Khea?
Khea is pronounced similarly to 'Kea', with a clear 'K' and a soft 'ea' as in 'sea'.
Popularity
Khea is a rarely encountered first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 4,092nd. In the last ten years, Khea has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Khea
Where does the name Khea come from?
The name Khea has both Old German and Old English roots and also shows Algerian influences.
What does the name Khea mean?
Khea means 'the bear'. It is also related to the name Rabea, which means 'the spring-like' in Arabic.
How popular is the name Khea?
The name Khea is rather rare, but it is gaining interest in modern naming discussions.